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54. Ashley’s Bend

Ashley’s Bend is secure even if subjected to movement and unloading, and

is one of the best for tying in thin stuff and bungee cord. Like the Hunter’s
Bend, it consists of two intertwined crossing turns, but in Ashley’s case, the
setup places the two ropes in the same direction. The finished knot is
somewhat untidy but effective.

Uses: thin rope, bungee cord, general load bearing
Pros: very secure; unties easily

Cons: fussy to tie in hand; difficult to see if it’s tied correctly; jams

Instructions (NB R1 = Rope 1, R2 = Rope 2)

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